Coxsackie Virus (Hand Foot Mouth Disease)

Hello Cozy Lake Families, 

HFMD is making a visit to our community. Here's what you need to know. 

HFMD is a common childhood virus that usually results in mild symptoms.  A person with HFMD may have all or some of the following symptoms:

• Fever
• Sore throat
• poor appetite
• tiny sores in the mouth
• skin rash (flat or bumpy red spots-may have blisters)

HFMD is very contagious and can spread from close personal contact and/or through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes.  Generally a person with HFMD is most contagious during the first week of illness, but can remain contagious for days or weeks post infection.  Some people who are exposed and infected with HFMD do not develop any symptoms.  If symptoms occur, they usually develop 3-5 days post exposure.   

HFMD has no specific treatment.  The virus just needs to run its course.  As always, we encourage increasing fluids and eating a healthy diet to boost the immune system. 

To prevent the spread of HFMD, we ask students with signs or symptoms of HFMD to stay home until they are fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medicine, in addition to ensuring any blisters have scabbed prior to returning to school.  Please alert me if you suspect HFMD so that I can keep track of cases here at Cozy. 

In addition, we reinforce healthy hygiene habits with all the students, including but not limited to the importance of frequent and effective handwashing, germ prevention skills and covering their coughs and sneeze.  Please help us by reinforcing these skills at home as well. 

We also request our maintenance team do a sanitizing surface-focused cleaning on any classrooms where we have known cases. 

As always, reach out to  me with any questions or concerns at (973) 697-4777 ext. 5535 

Public Health Recall: UPDATE***

Please see previous message related to Health Advisory and recall of certain cinnamon apple puree and applesauce products. 

The following are the recalled products that may contain lead and should not be eaten. Click below for addition information!

FDA HEALTH ADVISORY UPDATE 

REMINDER: VISION SCREENING THIS FRIDAY!!!

 Just a quick reminder: 

The Lion's Club will be here to do vision screenings on Friday.  We are very fortunate to have them.  They offer this service to the Preschool and Kindergarten students who have provided written permission.   As previously explained, students merely look at a camera and have a picture taken.  The picture generates a report that alerts us of any vision discrepancies that may require further evaluation.  

If you are interested in having your child's vision screened, be sure to send in the signed permission slip.  If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to reach out to me at (973) 697-4777 ext 5535 or jluisi@jefftwp.org. 

Public Health Recall: FDA ADVISORY

 ***ATTENTION FAMILIES***

PLEASE BE AWARE TO NOT BUY OR FEED YOUR CHILDREN THE WANABANA APPLE CINNAMON FRUIT PUREE POUCHES!

THERE HAS BEEN AN ALERT THAT THESE PRODUCTS MAY CONTAIN HIGH LEVELS OF LEAD.  THIS IS A SERIOUS CONCERN.  IF YOUR CHILD CONSUMED THESE PRODUCTS, PLEASE BE SURE TO REACH OUT TO YOUR PEDIATRICIAN FOR FOLLOW UP. 

CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE FDA ADVISORY....

FDA ADVISORY RELATED TO WANABANA POUCHES

Request for Clothes

Good afternoon Cozy Lake Families,  

If any of you are cleaning out drawers and have extra clothes that you are looking to part with, please consider donating them to Cozy Lake.... 

I currently could use extra boys & girls' bottoms (sweatpants or stretchy leggings are best ) and tops (long sleeve shirts)…. in sizes 5/6 and 7/8.    

If you are looking to purge and have any of the above, please give me a call at (973) 697-4777 ext 5535 or email jluisi@jefftwp.org

Vision Screening

We are very fortunate here at Cozy Lake to have the Lion's Club offer a free vision screening for ALL our students again this year.  

The screenings are quick and simple and provide instant data about your child's eyes to determine if they have any vision issues or concerns.  

The students merely sit down and look straight at a camera....no physical contact is made  and no drops are necessary.  A picture is taken and information is then generated to determine if any abnormalities exist that need further evaluation.   Last year, the screening picked up approximately 18 students with issues that may have otherwise gone undetected.  

In order for your child to benefit, we need a signed permission slip form. I sent home forms last week.  If needed, click link below for another copy of the permission slip.   If you are interested, please sign the form and return to school as soon as possible.  Forms are due by November 14th.   

Vision Screening Permission Slip Form

The screenings are scheduled for Friday, November 17th and Friday, December 1st.   

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to reach out to me at (973) 697-4777 ext. 5535 or email jluisi@jefftwp.org

Calling All Registered Nurses!

This message is for all our Registered Nurse Parents out there.   Do you want to use your skills and talents to help your child's school while at the same time make some extra money?   If so, check out our job opening for substitute school nurses right here in Jefferson Township!

As a substitute school nurse, you would be trained by one of the amazing district nurses (preferably me, haha) so that you feel comfortable and confident covering the medical needs of the students in the absence of our regular school nurses.  Rest assured, you will have all you need to have a successful, meaningful, enjoyable experience.   You would be able to pick and choose your availability to best meet your own personal needs.  

If you are at all interested, please reach out to me and I can give you more information.  I could also schedule a day for you to shadow me and see if this is something that you would enjoy! I can be reached as always at (973) 697-4777 ext 5535 or jluisi@jefftwp.org.  

Click the link below for more information and how to apply....

Substitute School Nurse Information and Application